MORTGAGE AGREEMENT
(Alaska – Single-Family/Commercial)
[// GUIDANCE: This template is intentionally drafted to accommodate either residential or commercial real property. Delete inapplicable provisions and customize defined terms, monetary figures, and time periods before execution.]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header
- Definitions
- Grant of Mortgage & Secured Obligations
- Representations & Warranties
- Covenants & Restrictions
- Events of Default
- Remedies (Including Foreclosure, Redemption, and Deficiency)
- Risk Allocation
- Dispute Resolution
- General Provisions
- Execution & Acknowledgment
1. DOCUMENT HEADER
1.1 Parties.
This Mortgage Agreement (“Mortgage”) is made as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (“Effective Date”) by and between:
• [BORROWER LEGAL NAME], a [STATE OF FORMATION AND ENTITY TYPE / individual], having an address at [BORROWER ADDRESS] (“Borrower”); and
• [LENDER LEGAL NAME], a [STATE OF FORMATION AND ENTITY TYPE], having an address at [LENDER ADDRESS] (“Lender”).
1.2 Recitals.
A. Borrower is indebted to Lender under that certain Promissory Note dated as of the Effective Date in the original principal amount of $[PRINCIPAL AMOUNT] (together with all extensions, renewals, modifications, and replacements, the “Note”).
B. Borrower is the fee simple owner of the real property legally described in Exhibit A (the “Property”).
C. As a condition to extending credit under the Note, Lender requires that Borrower grant to Lender a first-priority mortgage lien on the Property and all related collateral as security for the Secured Obligations (defined below).
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
2. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Mortgage, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below; defined terms appear alphabetically for ease of reference.
“Affiliate” – Any Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with Borrower.
“Environmental Laws” – All federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, ordinances, and common-law rules pertaining to protection of human health or the environment.
“Event of Default” – Any event set forth in Section 6.1.
“Impositions” – All taxes, assessments, levies, fees, and charges imposed on or with respect to the Property.
“Person” – Any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, governmental authority, or other legal entity.
“Secured Obligations” – (i) all indebtedness evidenced by the Note; (ii) all present or future advances made by Lender for the benefit of Borrower (including protective advances under Section 7.2); (iii) all obligations of Borrower under any loan documents now or hereafter executed in connection with the Note; and (iv) all costs, fees, and expenses incurred by Lender in enforcing this Mortgage.
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3. GRANT OF MORTGAGE & SECURED OBLIGATIONS
3.1 Grant. Pursuant to applicable Alaska law and to secure prompt payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, Borrower hereby irrevocably grants, bargains, sells, conveys, mortgages, warrants, and assigns to Lender, with power of sale (to the extent permitted by law), all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest now or hereafter acquired in and to:
a. The Property;
b. All buildings, structures, fixtures, and improvements located or to be constructed on the Property;
c. All easements, rights-of-way, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances;
d. All rents, issues, profits, and income derived from the Property (subject to Section 5.4); and
e. All proceeds, replacements, substitutions, and accessions of the foregoing (collectively, the “Mortgaged Property”).
3.2 Nature of Security. This conveyance constitutes a mortgage lien on the Mortgaged Property and is intended to create a first-priority security interest enforceable under applicable Alaska statutes governing real estate mortgages.
3.3 Future Advances. The lien of this Mortgage extends to future advances up to the maximum principal amount of $[MAXIMUM SECURED AMOUNT], whether or not contemplated on the Effective Date.
4. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
Borrower represents, warrants, and covenants to Lender that, as of the Effective Date and continuing until the Secured Obligations are indefeasibly paid in full:
4.1 Authority & Enforceability. Borrower has full power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Mortgage; this Mortgage constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of Borrower enforceable in accordance with its terms.
4.2 Title. Borrower holds good and marketable fee simple title to the Property, free of all liens and encumbrances other than those disclosed on Schedule 4.2 (Permitted Encumbrances).
4.3 Compliance. The Property and its current uses comply in all material respects with applicable zoning, building, environmental, and other laws.
4.4 No Litigation. Except as disclosed on Schedule 4.4, no action or proceeding is pending or, to Borrower’s knowledge, threatened that may materially affect the Property or Borrower’s ability to perform its obligations.
4.5 Survival. All representations and warranties survive closing and continue until the Secured Obligations are paid in full.
5. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
5.1 Payment. Borrower shall timely pay the Secured Obligations in accordance with their terms.
5.2 Taxes & Impositions. Borrower shall pay, before delinquency, all Impositions unless contested in good faith and secured by a cash deposit or bond acceptable to Lender.
5.3 Insurance. Borrower shall maintain insurance on the Property against loss or damage by fire and other hazards as Lender may reasonably require, in amounts not less than full replacement cost, with Lender named as mortgagee and loss payee.
5.4 Assignment of Rents. Borrower hereby absolutely and unconditionally assigns to Lender all present and future Rents from the Property; provided, however, that until an Event of Default occurs, Borrower may collect and retain such Rents.
5.5 Maintenance; Waste. Borrower shall keep the Property in good condition and repair and shall not commit or permit waste, impairment, or deterioration of the Property.
5.6 Environmental Matters. Borrower shall (a) comply with all Environmental Laws; (b) not cause or permit the release of Hazardous Materials on the Property; and (c) promptly remediate any environmental condition in compliance with law and to Lender’s reasonable satisfaction.
5.7 Transfers. Borrower shall not sell, convey, transfer, or encumber any interest in the Property without Lender’s prior written consent, except for (i) Permitted Encumbrances, or (ii) leasing of space in the ordinary course of business on commercially reasonable terms.
5.8 Books & Records; Inspection. Borrower shall keep accurate books and records and, upon reasonable notice, permit Lender and its representatives to inspect the Property and such books during normal business hours.
5.9 Notice & Cure. Borrower shall promptly notify Lender of any material adverse change affecting the Property or Borrower’s financial condition and, upon request, provide reasonable supporting documentation.
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6. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
6.1 Events. Each of the following constitutes an Event of Default:
a. Payment Default – Failure to pay any amount when due under the Note or this Mortgage, subject to a [10]-day grace period.
b. Covenant Default – Failure to perform any non-monetary covenant within [30] days after written notice.
c. Misrepresentation – Any material representation or warranty proves inaccurate or misleading.
d. Insolvency – Borrower becomes insolvent, commences bankruptcy, or admits inability to pay debts as they mature.
e. Unauthorized Transfer – Any transfer or encumbrance of the Mortgaged Property in violation of Section 5.7.
6.2 Automatic Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the Secured Obligations shall, at Lender’s option and without further notice, become immediately due and payable.
7. REMEDIES
7.1 Foreclosure. Upon an Event of Default, Lender may foreclose this Mortgage by judicial proceeding in accordance with Alaska foreclosure statutes.
7.2 Protective Advances. Lender may make advances to (i) cure defaults, (ii) preserve the Property, or (iii) pay Impositions or insurance premiums. Such advances shall be added to, and secured by, the Secured Obligations and bear interest at the default rate under the Note.
7.3 Sale & Application of Proceeds. After foreclosure and sale, proceeds shall be applied to (a) costs of sale (including attorneys’ fees), (b) accrued interest, (c) principal, (d) advances, and (e) any residue to Borrower or other party entitled thereto.
7.4 Right of Redemption. Borrower acknowledges that Alaska law affords a statutory right of redemption following judicial foreclosure. Nothing herein is intended to impair, and this Mortgage shall be construed consistently with, such statutory right.
7.5 Deficiency Judgment. To the extent permitted by Alaska law, Lender may seek a deficiency judgment for any difference between (i) the Secured Obligations and (ii) the fair market value or net sale proceeds of the Property, provided that any such judgment shall not exceed the Secured Debt Amount.
[// GUIDANCE: For owner-occupied residential property, Alaska law restricts deficiencies following a non-judicial trustee sale. Because this Mortgage contemplates judicial foreclosure, those restrictions generally do not apply, but confirm current statutes and case law.]
7.6 Cumulative Rights. Lender’s rights and remedies are cumulative, may be exercised simultaneously or successively, and are in addition to any rights afforded by law or equity.
8. RISK ALLOCATION
8.1 Indemnification (Borrower Obligations). Borrower shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender, its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (each, an “Indemnitee”) from and against all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to (a) Borrower’s breach of this Mortgage or the Note, (b) ownership, use, or condition of the Property (including environmental matters), or (c) any misrepresentation by Borrower.
8.2 Limitation of Liability. In no event shall Lender’s aggregate liability, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, exceed the aggregate amount of the Secured Obligations outstanding at the time the claim arises.
8.3 Insurance; Subrogation. Indemnity obligations are in addition to, and not in lieu of, insurance requirements. Lender shall be subrogated to the rights of any Indemnitee to the extent of any payment made under this Section.
8.4 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performing obligations (other than payment obligations) due to events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, pandemic, or governmental action, provided the affected party promptly notifies the other and uses commercially reasonable efforts to cure such failure.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 Governing Law. This Mortgage and the Note are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska, without regard to its conflicts-of-law principles.
9.2 Forum Selection. The parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts of competent jurisdiction located in [COUNTY], Alaska, for any action arising out of or relating to this Mortgage or the Note.
9.3 Arbitration. The parties expressly exclude arbitration; all disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts identified in Section 9.2.
9.4 Jury Trial Waiver. [OPTIONAL—IF ENFORCEABLE UNDER ALASKA LAW: BORROWER AND LENDER EACH HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS MORTGAGE OR THE NOTE.]
9.5 Injunctive Relief. Nothing herein shall limit Lender’s right to seek injunctive or equitable relief, including specific performance or appointment of a receiver, in addition to any other remedies.
10. GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1 Amendments; Waiver. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Mortgage is effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. A waiver on one occasion is not a waiver on any subsequent occasion.
10.2 Assignment. Lender may assign or participate its rights under this Mortgage without Borrower’s consent. Borrower may not assign this Mortgage or any rights hereunder without Lender’s prior written consent.
10.3 Successors & Assigns. This Mortgage binds and benefits the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
10.4 Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force, and the unenforceable provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to effectuate its original intent.
10.5 Integration. This Mortgage, the Note, and any other documents executed in connection herewith constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.
10.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Mortgage may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, and all of which together constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be deemed originals.
10.7 Notices. All notices, consents, and demands shall be in writing and delivered (i) personally, (ii) by certified mail (return receipt requested), (iii) by nationally recognized overnight courier, or (iv) by PDF attachment to email (with confirmation of receipt), to the addresses first written above (or any other address furnished in writing). Notice is effective upon receipt or refusal.
10.8 Recording. Promptly after execution, Borrower shall cause this Mortgage (and any amendments) to be duly recorded in the official records of the county in which the Property is located and shall pay all recording and documentary fees.
11. EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Mortgage as of the Effective Date.
LENDER:
[LEGAL NAME OF LENDER]
By: ____
Name: ____
Title: _____
Date: _________
BORROWER:
[LEGAL NAME OF BORROWER]
By: ____
Name: ____
Title/Capacity: ___
Date: ________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Alaska )
: ss.
County of ____ )
On this ___ day of _, 20_, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared ____, [personally known to me / proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence] to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written.
Notary Public for the State of Alaska
My commission expires: _______
EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
[INSERT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION]
SCHEDULES (IF APPLICABLE)
Schedule 4.2 – Permitted Encumbrances
Schedule 4.4 – Pending Litigation
[// GUIDANCE: Attach title commitment, survey, and any disclosure schedules referenced herein.]
END OF DOCUMENT